Betty J. Brandt (1918-2007)

Source: Joyce (Hansen) George

Betty J. Brandt

Betty J. Brandt, 89 years, Council Bluffs, passed away August 12, 2007, at her home.

She was born January 7, 1918, in Council Bluffs, to the late Roy and Inez (Allis) Saunders. She was a 1936 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School and a member of the First Congregational Church. She owned and operated the former Betty Brandt School of Dancing for 15 years, then was associated with Blue Cross and Blue Shield for 15 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter P. “Doc” Brandt, in 1985, and her brother, Roy Saunders, Jr. in 2004.

Survivors include her daughters, Paulette Brandt, Council Bluffs, Kathie Brandt, Omaha, Neb., 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Saunders, Council Bluffs; 1 niece and 3 nephews.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday (Tonight) 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-o'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, Rev. Rob Hubler, will officiate. Interment will be in the Plumer Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Prime Home Care, 6818 Grover St., Suite 304, Omaha, NE, 68106